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October 28, 2009 at 4:50 pm · Filed under stay at home moms, working moms, work at home moms, mother, mom, moms, wahm
My best networking tip is to actually get out and network- online and offline! Sounds simple, right? But so many work at home moms don’t get out of their house and don’t join online groups. They work hard on their sites and blogs, but they are not out there promoting what they have to offer.
First, online solutions are easy for work at home moms with internet access. You meet some great and resourceful people online by joining quality online forums or groups. Some mom forums are not the greatest for networking because they are about being a mom, not a work at home mom. Others are great for both. It is all about what you are looking for.
Two terrific online forums for work at home moms are the Smart Moms forum and Mommy’s Helper Forum. Read more about making new online friends at my work at home mom blog.
Second, offline solutions are also easy but sometimes harder to find. Join moms groups or community service organizations. The local Chamber of Commerce is also a great resource to meet other business professionals. I think sometimes work at home moms don’t see their business as a business and do not think they are worthy of a business group. This is so incorrect! Find a local group and meet some local contacts. They may not be the main source of revenue, but you never what might result. And they are a great source of ideas and support.
No matter how you network, you must network! Networking is one of the most important parts of your business. Make sure your incorporate networking into your home based business.blog</a>.
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Second, offline solutions are also easy but sometimes harder to find. Join moms groups or community service organizations. The local Chamber of Commerce is also a great resource to meet other business professionals. I think sometimes work at home moms don’t see their business as a business and do not think they are worthy of a business group. This is so incorrect! Find a local group and meet some local contacts. They may not be the main source of revenue, but you never what might result. And they are a great source of ideas and support.
No matter how you network, you must network! Networking is one of the most important parts of your business. Make sure your incorporate networking into your home based business.
August 6, 2009 at 8:58 pm · Filed under mother, moms, mom
Do you wish that you had a “reset” button every time that you felt a meltdown coming on? This would be the perfect solution to all those times that you felt like you were going to explode during all those long car trips, never ending errands, and constant bickering among your children. I would love to have a reset button that put everything back into place including the pieces of your house. You would never have to worry about a bad day again. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a “reset” button.
There have been so many days when I could have used a “reset” button. I would not have to yell and scream at the kids to behave, or deal with annoying people in line at the grocery store. You know the ones that want to tell you how bad of day they are having like no one else could possibly be going through anything worse.
We all have bad, stressful days. We all need a break from these kinds of days. When I find myself in the middle of one of these days, I practically have a meltdown. I just want everything to be quiet, and I want everyone to do what I want them to do. As a mom, I don’t think that that sounds unreasonable, but my kids do. So that is why I will try to find some way to escape.
I will take a long bathroom break where I just read. I have a pillow hidden under the cabinet so that when I need to escape it is already there. I just flop down on the floor and enjoy fifteen minutes pure, peaceful quiet. It does wonders for the mind. Just a little reminder though make sure you have had time to clean the floor first.
July 18, 2009 at 1:19 am · Filed under mothers, mother, moms, mom
As a mom, you probably often worry about the health of your children. I am sure that there has been many nights that you have stayed awake with a sick child and hoping by the morning that they will be better. A sick child can make even the most experienced mother worry. I can only imagine what it was like to live during a time that they did not have the vaccines that are available today.
Today, there are so many vaccines available that we often do not have to worry about our children dying from what used to be a common sickness. A well child check-up is one of the best things that you can do for your child. These appointments are the only way that you can make sure that your child is growing at a normal pace. It will also be a time when you can approach the doctor about things that may concern you; things that may seem out of the ordinary.
Keeping your child up to date on the immunizations is one of the most important things that you can do for your child. Many states require that your children have current immunizations in order for your child to attend school. Once your children attend school they are exposed to so many different illnesses that if they are not immunized they can get very sick. Vaccines may not protect against all illnesses, but they are the best protection that you can give your child.
July 18, 2009 at 1:18 am · Filed under mothers, mother, moms, mom
If you are a mom, then you know how a newborn can really control your entire life whether it is just a trip to the store or a family vacation. You have to plan around their nap times and feeding especially if you are going to breastfeed. It can be difficult to really get anything done. So many times you hear that your baby can not be spoiled if you hold them all the time, that may be true, but I think that they really get used to it and count on most of the time.
A newborn takes a lot of care and a great deal of patience. I know that a lot of mom soften find themselves overwhelmed by the end of the first or second week. This is okay because we all know that babies are a handful. It takes a great deal of time to adjust to their schedules. It seems that they are always crying and needing something. This makes it hard to find time to get anything else done.
Babies sometimes will cry for no reason at all. They are babies this is what they do. It is okay to place them in a safe spot and let them cry for a little while as long as you have met their needs. If they do not have a wet or dirty diaper, and don’t need to be fed, then you are not hurting anything. Sometimes you may need to lay them down in order to regroup and calm down. This is the best thing that you can do for you and your baby.
July 3, 2009 at 7:09 pm · Filed under mothers, mother, moms, mom
I know that moms are some of the hardest working people. They are often times doing jobs that nobody else really wants to do. Many days you may not even hear a please or thank you. I know that during these times you just want to give up and say do it yourself. I know that I have these kinds of days, but I also if I don’t do it, then it will not ever get done.
One of the things I hate doing the most is the laundry. I have never liked doing laundry even as a child. It is a job that will never end. I cannot stand these kinds of jobs. They make me want to hire a maid. If I had the money, then I most likely would. But I don’t have that kind of money, so I have come up with a plan to make it easier for me.
The plan is made up of five different days. Each day I do a load of laundry for one person. I have assigned days to each person in my family. On that day I will wash and dry their clothes, but they will be the ones to put them up. This takes a lot of stress off of my day. It is easier to wash and dry, than it is to do all three things especially when you have small children to take care. This helps everyone see that a mom does a lot around the house and will make them appreciate how hard it is to do a good job.
June 10, 2009 at 7:46 pm · Filed under mothers, mother, moms, mom
The state of the economy is really hurting the working class families. This means that fewer families will take a summer vacation this year. So what do you do with your kids for fun while you are forced to enjoy your summer locally? There are some really great and affordable options that every child will enjoy.
Some really great options for spending time with your kids this summer is to check into local organizations. Many cities have free activities for you and your children at the local community centers. They usually allow children the opportunity to take an art class, or some kind of craft class. These activities are great for school aged children because they will be able to possibly interact with kids from their school.
Another option is to check out your local library. Libraries usually offer some kind of reading program during the summer. These programs often come with rewards from reading a certain amount of minutes each week. This gives kids a goal to set and to strive to reach it throughout the week. Young children who cannot read would enjoy the story times that most libraries offer once a week.
One more option is to call the local police or fire department to see if they will give your family a tour. This is a really fun for young children who might be interested in police officers. Many police departments offer scheduled tours. You must call in advance to set up an appointment to ensure that someone will be available.
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